The Viral Hepatitis in Primary Care webinar series gives primary care workers a comprehensive, practical overview of viral hepatitis. Over two webinars, primary care workers will learn about their role in preventing, identifying, and managing hepatitis B, C, and D in their communities.   

Webinar 1 – Foundations of hepatitis C and advanced liver disease 
6:30PM-8:00PM AEST, 2 September 2026  

Learn about identifying key populations, testing indicators, and epidemiology around hepatitis C, as well as an overview on the impact of unmanaged viral hepatitis on the development of fibrosis and advanced liver disease.

Webinar 2 – Exploring hepatitis B and D in primary care
7:00PM-8:30PM AEDT, 14 October 2026 

In this continuation from the first webinar, this session will demonstrate how national viral hepatitis guidelines and decision-making tools can be utilised in practice across testing, management, treatment, and referral pathways. Incorporating guidance and case studies on hepatitis B and D, this series conclusion provides a comprehensive summary of the key considerations for primary care workers when it comes to viral hepatitis management. 

Speakers:

• Professor Alice Unah Lee | Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist | Clinical Professor, Macquarie University, University of Sydney | Senior Staff Specialist, Concord Repatriation General Hospital | Director, Hepatitis B Free | Hepatitis Program Director, Christian Friends of Korea 

• Dr Samuel Elliott | Specialist GP | Human Care GP Specialists, SA 

CPD & Endorsement:

ASHM is an accredited CPD Provider under the RACGP and ACRRM CPD Programs, and endorsement for this activity is currently pending with both bodies. An estimated equivalent of 1.5 CPD hours for each webinar applies. This activity may be suitable for self-claiming CPD hours with your professional body. 

Funding:

This course is sponsored by Gilead and AbbVie. Sponsorship is provided in accordance with the ASHM’s Sponsorship Policy. ASHM does not endorse or promote any sponsor’s product or service. 

Target Audience:

Open nationally, but tailored for SA- and NT-based primary care health workers involved in the workup, treatment and/or management of people who may be living with hepatitis B, C or D.